Fixing Your Squeaky Door 6/5/2018

Good Morning,

Just a little Door County Dublin's Delight Coffee needs to go a long way in getting this old body kicked started this morning.

Last fall we had all of the doors changed out in our home with beautiful oak replacements. The replacement job was long overdue and needed to be done. The old house needed some help. We were very happy with the carpenter we hired and the job went very well. But one door in particular always had a little squeak to it right from the beginning. Whenever you opened the bathroom door from our bedroom, the door would emit a squeak. Just within this last month the squeak has become more noticeable and in the middle of the night it could be called obnoxious.

Last night I decided it was time to eliminate the noise and I broke out the hammer, punch set, rags and some oil. It wasn't too long before the door was silenced and we were headed to bed for some uninterrupted sleep.

Why write about a squeaky door? Well, here it is. The door reminded me of a craving one might have. The door hinge needed cleaning and oil and that was the only thing that would fix it. Kind of like when we crave popcorn. A cookie is good or a Pepsi is refreshing. But all you really want is the popcorn and only popcorn will do.

It's a lot like having an emptiness within you and you crave for something to fulfill that desire. I find myself in that mood often enough to know that the only thing that will satisfy my emptiness is time with God. Here are a few Bible verses to help lubricate the hinges of your heart.

Psalm 37:4   

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 37:5

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.

Matthew 6:21

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Proverbs 16:1-3

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you

Have a great day! Fix Your Squeak!

Marty